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self-gov·er·nance | \ ˌself-ˈgə-vər-nən(t)s 
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\Definition of self-governance
Synonyms & Antonyms for self-governance
Synonyms
- autonomy,
- freedom,
- independence,
- independency,
- liberty,
- self-determination,
- self-government,
- sovereignty
- (also sovranty)
Antonyms
- dependence
- (also dependance),
- heteronomy,
- subjection,
- unfreedom
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The first known use of self-governance was in 1848
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